orangey

English - Turkish

Definition of orangey in English Turkish dictionary

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orangy

Turuncumsu

English - English

Definition of orangey in English English dictionary

Any one from the Protestant, Unionist and pro-British community, whether they are members of the Orange Order or not (as termed by Irish Nationalists and Catholics)

A Protestant, especially one that is a member of the Protestant unionist community of Northern Ireland

Somewhat orange in colour

Resembling, or flavoured with, oranges (the fruit)

Orangey means slightly orange in colour. Orangey is also a combining form. The hall is decorated in bright orangey-red with black and gold woodwork

Hyphenation

or·ang·ey

Synonyms

prod, proddy

Etymology

(adjective.) 1778. It comes from the identification that Protestants have in Northern Ireland as supporters of the memory of King William III, "Prince of Orange", the color is often identified with the fraternal Protestant Orange Order.